Germany

In an increasingly protectionist world, plagued by escalating trade tensions, the export-focused German economy is clearly suffering. We look ahead and explore the investment implications of a weaker German economy.

The European real estate investable universe is large, totalling some €2.5trn.

Could 2019's markets see a repeat of Wall Street in 1929?

Healthcare stocks served as powerful painkillers during last year’s market declines; while the MSCI World index fell by 8.7%, healthcare stocks grew 4.8%.

European equity markets have struggled to perform since the start of 2018 owing to the relaunch of trade wars by US President Trump, coupled with uncertainty surrounding Brexit.

Safe‑haven status of the dollar remains intact

Range will be rolled out over next six months

Market data is pointing towards a general increase in expectations of a recession in the next 12 to 18 months.

'Significant eurozone reform' on the cards

Over the past decade, we have endured the tired pessimism that still looms from the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.